Columnists - The Durango Herald

At last, the food preservation season has arrived

Cool weather seems to have delayed it a bit, but it’s finally time to get ready for the canning, dehydrating, freezing and fermenting marathon. And, by the way, in case you forg...

DATE: Oct 31, 2016 | CATEGORY: Columnists

Durango’s big on charm

Being on top-10 lists is nothing new for Durango. Best true West town, best recreational town, best beer town, best mountain biking town – if there’s a category that applies to us, it’s like...

DATE: Oct 31, 2016 | CATEGORY: Talk about Town

Take a class: Someone might need your life-saving skills

One of the vision statements of the American Red Cross is that through our strong network of volunteers, donors and partners, we are always there in times of need. We aspire to turn compassi...

DATE: Oct 31, 2016 | CATEGORY: Red Cross and you

Electric fencing shockingly effective deterring bears

Black bears can cause property damage – including the loss of chickens, beehives, small livestock and valued fruit trees – which can be both financially and emotionally draining. Electric fe...

DATE: Oct 31, 2016 | CATEGORY: Bear Smart

After 17 years, John Peel says goodbye

As Edward R. Murrow would say, “Good night, and good luck.” Carol Burnett would sing, “I’m so glad we had this time together.” Then there was Dan Rather’s enigmatic sig...

DATE: Oct 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: John Peel

Eisenhower efficiency may work for you

How many items are on your to-do list? I mean, really important things for your business, not the everyday things to keep your doors open and serve your customers. How many things...

DATE: Oct 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Bottom Line

Dollar’s rise should help consumers

There’s a lot going on at home and in the world these days. But the rising value of the dollar sticks out for economists. Yes, there’s news like U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz’s announcement ...

DATE: Oct 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Thoughts Along The Way

Enroll now in the Citizens Police Academy

Do you want to be part of something exciting and fun? Do you want to know what your police department is doing? Have you ever wondered how you could get more involved in the community and po...

DATE: Oct 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: To Protect and Serve

Celebrating spooky occasions

By Ann Butler Neighbors Columnist Ghosts, goblins, superheroes and princesses will celebrate Halloween ... and the birthdays of Willa Beatty, Bud Beebe, Shawna Long, Sh...

DATE: Oct 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Neighbors

No repeat for June, but a seat at the top will do

Apparently ‘Christmas in June’ didn’t have the same ring. Bettie Wiedo of Phoenix, aka June, nearly became the Gridiron Guru’s first two-time winner of the year by picking 15 game...

DATE: Oct 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: The Green Side of Life

Football and turkey: It doesn’t get any better

Week 13 of the NFL season provides plenty of reasons to celebrate. First, what’s better than football on Thanksgiving? Add to the mix that the playoffs either have arrived or are ...

DATE: Oct 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Living on the Waiver Wire

Building relationships one misstep at a time

When my boss first asked me to run his school for him, I didn’t think he was serious. Plus, we had just finished drinking a bottle of baijiu (Chinese liquor), which left me having doubts abo...

DATE: Oct 30, 2016 | CATEGORY: Letter from Korla